Pope Francis Appoints Diverse Slate of 21 New Cardinals From Around the Globe

Pope Francis chose 21 new cardinals from countries around the world, including some where Catholics are minorities.
The formal ceremony to install the new cardinals will be held on September 30.
Eighteen of the 21 new cardinals are under 80 and eligible to vote for the next pope.
The new cardinals include Vatican officials as well as archbishops from places like Hong Kong, Jerusalem, and South Sudan.
With the new appointments, Pope Francis has now chosen the majority of cardinals who will elect his successor, shaping the future of the Catholic Church.